Housing

We provide housing services for people who require assistance with their daily life at home due to a disability, long-term illness or functional capacity limitation. We offer supported housing, service housing, and short-term housing options tailored to people with disabilities.

What to do when you need information about services for people with disabilities

Please contact Counselling for People with Disabilities by phone or email. Alternatively, you can visit one of our service points in person. If you already have a designated responsible worker for city-provided disability services, please don't hesitate to seek guidance and advice from them.

See the contact information for Counselling for People with Disabilities

Our services

Supported housing

Supported housing is an ideal choice if you are fairly independent in your daily activities but still require support and guidance for either independent living or transitioning towards it.

Service housing

Service housing is a perfect option when you require care and attention for a portion of the day. We provide service housing in various settings, including supported living groups, group homes, housing groups, and our purchased services units.

Intensive service housing

Intensive service housing works for you if you need services continuously and around the clock. We offer intensive service housing in group homes, housing groups and in our purchased services units.

Family care in family homes

We provide both temporary and long-term family care within private family homes. Our family care services offer the flexibility to access additional disability services, including participation in work and day activities.

Short-term care

The purpose of short-term care is to support the coping of family members and provide a child, young person or adult with disabilities with the opportunity to practise living outside their home. This care can be provided in a housing unit or family care,

Support for accessibility housing (formerly apartment modifications)

Apartment modifications may include widening doorways, removing thresholds, adding ramps, and removing fixtures. Permanently installed equipment can include lifting devices, stairlifts, hearing impairment alarms, and electronic front door openers.

Financial support

You can seek financial support from us for purposes such as purchasing a communication device, household appliance or recreational equipment.

Coaching

Through coaching, we support you in adjusting to changes in your life or learning new skills. The coaching may involve mobility guidance or a housing trial, for instance.

Social guidance for housing services

We provide support through home visits and assistance with financial matters and similar concerns.

Moving and disability services

Moving is a major life change and may affect your disability services. It can relate to independence, work, studies, family changes, or a desire to relocate.

Home care

Home care refers to a service package consisting of home health care and home services. Regardless of your age, you can apply for home care by contacting Senior Info. You can also apply for concrete help from Home Services for Families with Children.

Housing and care that suits your needs

We will find a suitable housing solution for you from among our housing options or purchased services. You can also purchase some housing services with a service voucher. We can also provide the support you need at your home that you have rented or purchased yourself.

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Assistive device services

We lend assistive devices to Helsinki residents aged 16 and above with impaired functional capacity.

Home services for families with children

If your family is under strain or your life situation suddenly changes, you can get help at home. Home Services aims to support the family’s own resources.

Service needs assessment and support for families with children

The Service Needs Assessment and Support Unit for Families with Children provides guidance, advice and immediate help and support. We will assess your need for support and services comprehensively together with your family.